Seal of Montana
| Great Seal of the State of Montana | |
|---|---|
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| Versions | |
.jpg) Territorial and state historical coat of arms (1876) | |
| Armiger | State of Montana |
| Adopted | 1865 |
| Motto | Oro y plata |
The Great Seal of the State of Montana was adopted in 1865, when Montana was a United States Territory. When it became a state in 1889, it was decided to use the same seal. In 1891, proposals were made to make changes or adopt a brand new seal. None of these proposals passed legislation. The outer ring of the seal contains the text "The Great Seal of the State of Montana". The inner circle depicts a landscape of mountains, plains and forests by the Great Falls on the Missouri River. A plow, a pick and a shovel are depicted on the front, representing the state's industry.[1] The banner at the bottom of the seal reads the territorial motto of Oro y Plata, meaning "Gold and Silver" in Spanish.[2]
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References
- ^ "Symbols of Montana". Montana Historical Society. Archived from the original on 28 August 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
- ^ "Montana State Motto". NSTATE, LLC. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
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